Sunday, May 1, 2016

@1:33, 5/1/16

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Fashion & Style

Get Spring’s Easy Breezy Look With Floaty Clothes, Rainbow Accessories and Big Bows

Three design newcomers who specialize in effortlessly cool dressing — and none of it overly expensive. And sandals and rainbow jewelry that will make you smile.

Dress to please yourself.
If you are pleased I will be pleased.

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Fashion & Style

Do’s and Don’ts on Inviting Pets to Weddings

Pets participating in weddings? This summer, one photographer in Vermont expects to see them at half the ceremonies he’s working.

A wedding is the brides event.
The presence or absence of pets is her choice.

3
Opinion

Why Is American Home Birth So Dangerous?

If women knew the risks, they might not hire these midwives.

Americans have allowed faith more power than evidence.

4
Real Estate

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s homes include a five-bedroom house in Fairfield, Conn., and a seven-bedroom Victorian in Yonkers, N.Y.

We need to draw a design.
Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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Health

First U.S. Death Tied to Zika Is Reported in Puerto Rico

An elderly man from Puerto Rico succumbed after complications from an earlier infection caused by the disease-carrying mosquito.

No news on Zika.

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Fashion & Style

Valerie Villarreal and Cesar Diaz: A Real Angel, Made to Wait

A confident suitor was rebuffed, but he eventually found his bride.

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

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Fashion & Style

Fashion Gets Its First Official Airline

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates has designs on the fashion world.

It might work.
Riding in a flying bus is riding in a bus.
Leer has the better idea, a flying limousine.

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N.Y. / Region

New Jersey Congressman, Citing Fraud, Calls on Congress to Investigate FEMA

Representative Tom MacArthur said the agency’s process to re-examine insurance claims from Hurricane Sandy, following allegations of fraud, was itself plagued by fraud.

I expect FEMA was honest.

9
Opinion

What Can Stop Kids From Dropping Out

Simple steps raise the graduation rate, especially among minority students.

As long as the loans are paid the administrations don't care.

10
Opinion

A Warmer, Fuzzier Los Angeles

The city is looking to become more transit-friendly, more communal.

Fine by me.
I wish Los Angeles well.

11
Your Money

Sallie Mae Now Offers Education Loans to Parents

As college costs continue to increase and the student debt burden grows, more lenders are offering flexible, and possibly cheaper, options.

Education loans should be consolidated.

12
Science

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Here are answers to some common questions about a disease that can seem frightening, mysterious and daunting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer's_disease

I have seen it.
You have seen it.

We will know it when we see it.
Some is faster than others.

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N.Y. / Region

Ex-Inmate’s Credibility Questioned as Rikers Guards Stand Trial

Jahmal Lightfoot, the witness in the trial of nine correction officers charged with beating him, has come under scrutiny while testifying in court.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem

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N.Y. / Region

Routine Parts of de Blasio’s Day Aren’t Routine as Inquiries Swirl

Mayor Bill de Blasio of New York can’t seem to escape questions about the state and federal fund-raising investigations.

Investigations can be dragged on and on.

15
Arts

Lights, Pigeons, Action! Duke Riley’s Art Spectacle Takes Wing

This mass performance piece — an avian-powered light show at the Brooklyn Navy Yard — is the artist’s valentine to the vanishing world of rooftop pigeon fanciers.

A large flock of pigeons make a dramatic show.
I would see them in my early wanderings.

16
Opinion

A Mockery of Justice for the Poor

Public defenders are starved for resources as they struggle to represent impoverished clients.

It is work if the salary will pay the bills.

17
U.S.

The Path to a Sentence for Dennis Hastert

Court documents leading to the sentencing hearing Wednesday of J. Dennis Hastert, the former speaker of the House.

The case is winding down.

18
Food

Russian Dumplings, Like Grandma’s, at Two Village Spots

Anton’s Dumplings and Babushka Cafe fill their specialties with care and tradition.

I like dumplings.

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U.S.

Oklahoma Court Ruling in Rape Case Spurs Calls to Change State Laws

Activists were outraged after an appeals court ruled that the law did not allow the prosecution of a 17-year-old boy accused of forced oral sex because his 16-year-old accuser had been intoxicated to the point of unconsciousness.

Oklahoma will have to change their law for the next incident.

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N.Y. / Region

Review: Nikkei of Peru Offers Dishes Inspired by a Japanese Diaspora

The restaurant, in Port Washington, offers light, fresh and inventive Japanese cuisine with Peruvian flair.

Half an hour away for me.


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